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The Best Arnold Palmer (Half and Half Iced Tea + Lemonade) Recipe
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Prep Time
3h 30m
Cook Time
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Total Time
3h 30m
This refreshing Arnold Palmer recipe combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and cold-brewed black tea for the perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. Enjoy this classic half and half iced tea and lemonade drink on a hot day for a refreshing and satisfying beverage.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
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Steps
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Bring lemons to room temperature, then roll firmly against the counter to soften their rinds. Halve and juice; pour juice into a sealable container and refrigerate. Cut rinds into 1-inch chunks. Toss with sugar in a large nonreactive mixing bowl, cover tightly with plastic, and let stand at room temperature, stirring once every 45 minutes or so, until sugar has completely dissolved, about 3 hours. (You can let the mixture stand up to 12 hours, if desired.)
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Add 8 ounces (1 cup) of reserved lemon juice to rind mixture. Stir well, then strain through a nonreactive fine-mesh strainer or piece of cheesecloth into a glass or ceramic container; discard rinds. At this point, the concentrated lemonade can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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When ready to serve, pour concentrated lemonade and cold-brewed tea into a pitcher and stir. Serve in ice-filled glasses.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories494kcal24%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates127g6%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar122g6%
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Protein1g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium10mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.